Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard prepares to shoot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots against Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) during the second half of a semifinal game in the NBA Cup basketball tournament Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks to shoot against Houston Rockets center Steven Adams, left, during the first half of a semifinal game in the NBA Cup basketball tournament Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks to shoot against Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet, left, during the first half of a semifinal game in the NBA Cup basketball tournament Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)